Cracking Open Iconia Tab A510: Removing the left-side case screws

Cracking Open Iconia Tab A510: Separating the front panel/display assembly from the case

Cracking Open Iconia Tab A510: Micro-USB circuit board and connector

Before completely separating the front panel/display assembly from the case, you must disconnect or remove the circuit board that holds the Micro-USB port and reset button contact and is connected to the rear-facing microphone.

Cracking Open Iconia Tab A510: Completely disassembled

Cracking Open Iconia Tab A510: Removing the motherboard

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Bill Detwiler is Managing Editor of TechRepublic and Tech Pro Research and the host of Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show. Prior to joining TechRepublic in 2000, Bill was an IT manager, database administrator, and desktop support specialist in the social research and energy industries. He has bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Louisville, where he has also lectured on computer crime and crime prevention.